Strawberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

This strawberry cottage cheese breakfast bowl pairs maple roasted strawberries, oats and coconut with cottage cheese for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast.

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I’ve been making this strawberry cottage cheese breakfast bowl for many moons (I first posted this recipe back in 2013!) and it never gets old.

Roasting the strawberries not only enhances their flavor and sweetness, but it helps the berries release a little juice which makes for the perfect sauce to mix into a bowl of cottage cheese.

Alone the roasted berries and cottage cheese have kind of a mushy texture so for this recipe the strawberries are roasted with oats and coconut flakes. The oats and coconut add a nice crunch to the mixture, as well as, some whole grains and healthy fats. The combo is filling, delicious and perfect for days you need a hearty, protein-packed breakfast.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There’s a lot to love about this easy, nourishing recipe—here’s why it might become your new favorite:

• Simple ingredients – You only need 6 ingredients to make this recipe!
• Protein-packed – This bowl is packed with 32 grams of protein, making this bowl satisfying and great for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
• Easy to make – This recipe requires only 5 minutes of prep time. The oven does the rest of the work! It’s the perfect recipe for busy mornings.
• Customizable – Add a spoonful of nut butter, a sprinkle of chia seeds, or swap in another fruit for endless variations.

Ingredients Needed

• cottage cheese – the star of the recipe! I like using Good Culture or Kalona Supernatural full-fat cottage cheese for the best flavor and texture, but low-fat will also work.
• strawberries – another star ingredient in this recipe! You’ll need 8 fresh strawberries that are quartered. I love the sweet flavor the strawberries bring to the cottage cheese.
• old fashioned rolled oats – oats are naturally gluten-free, but often contaminated with gluten, so if you have a gluten intolerance make sure you get oats that are labeled gluten-free.
• unsweetened coconut flakes – for some added crunch. Make sure you’re using larger coconut flakes, as desiccated coconut can easily burn in the oven.
• maple syrup – the perfect all natural sweetener. Make sure you’re using pure maple syrup.
• cinnamon – for a little spice to blend with the sweetness.

How to Make This Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Step 1: Toss strawberries, oats, coconut, maple and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 2: Spread berry mixture onto baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let berries cool for 5 minutes, then add to a bowl with cottage cheese. Enjoy!

How to Store

This cottage cheese bowl is best enjoyed fresh, but you can absolutely prep parts of it ahead of time. Here’s what I would do:

• Cottage cheese: Keep it stored separately in the original container and scoop out portions as needed for easy assembly throughout the week.
• Roasted strawberry topping: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving, or enjoy it cold—both ways are delicious.
• Fully assembled bowl: If you’ve already combined everything, you can store it in the fridge for 1–2 days. Just note that the oats and coconut will soften a bit over time.

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Be sure to check out more cottage cheese recipes as well as the full collection of breakfast recipes on EBF!